(MENA) Single parents thinking about continuing their education or who have already enrolled in college are eligible for fall scholarships.
There are two qualifications: 1) responsible for at least one dependent child; and 2) eligible for a Pell Gant.
Single Parent Scholarships are good at any post-secondary, non-profit institution. For full-time students, scholarships are $1,100 a semester and $2,000 a semester for LPN students.
Applications are available at the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain Financial Aid office and from the Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Polk County. The Scholarship Fund contact is Pete Chambers, (479)243-0781.
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